[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]Many entrepreneurs emerge every day, with the hopes of establishing their own successful business. However, many startups face premature failure because of common, easily avoidable mistakes. If you have a startup business, ask yourself if you’re making the following startup mistakes. If you’ve answered yes to even just one of these,...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Let’s face it, nobody is perfect. We all waste time - a bit here, a bit there. But, what if we were talking money? When I was a kid my Dad would often lecture me that “time is money.” That didn’t mean anything to me - I had nothing but time. Later,...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] A lthough large and small businesses often differ in the size and scope of operations, one area where they are becoming more similar is in security. These days anyone can become a target, so we’ve warned you to assess your cyber security, make safe passwords, and boost your network...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Business is full of gritty details including processes, regulations and procedures – details that overwhelm entrepreneurs and crush many good ideas before they even get started. Greg Van Ullen, founder of OMilk, a high end nut milk brand, urges entrepreneurs to just dive into their ideas and pursue their passions without...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]"Work on your business, not in your business" is one of most common bits of advice most small business owners hear. But what might that entail? Another thing small business owners are advised to do is to surround themselves with a trusted team. People that they can count on, bounce an...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] On October 1, the new rules requiring merchants to comply with EMV and accept chip-enabled credit cards, or face liability for fraudulent charges made at their business went into effect. As most consumers have received — or will receive shortly — new credit cards that contain chips designed to better secure...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Good employees are hard to find. Great employees are almost impossible. You may think you’re upping your chances of landing that next great employee through your current hiring methods, but instead, you may be hurting your chances from the start. When you decide it’s time to add a member to your team,...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Raising the minimum wage has been a hot debate and it recently got a lot hotter in New York as Governor Andrew Cuomo plans to raise the minimum wage to $15 p/hour in his state. While the justification of raising the minimum wage in order to help support working families is...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Results are in for the 7th annual DNA of an Entrepreneur study, a global research project conducted by Hiscox that gives us a glimpse at small businesses around the world. This year’s study found a sharp increase in optimism as well as upward trends for sales and innovation. Here’s a look...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Having an online presence has become a necessity today for almost every type of business. With so many consumers taking to the internet via mobile devices to quickly find and research what they need, businesses that are out of sight - well they simply won't last long. And today's savvy consumers...
